Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-10-25

institutions his solicitation, often and ably
expressed, to keep the administration of
public affairs pure and above all taint, have
served to direct attention To needed reforms,
and have stamped Cardinal Gibbons as one
of the most thoughtful and needed citizens
of the Republic.
While 1t is not my purpose'to extend these
remarks to any considerable length, vet
cannot forbear mentioning Ihat tne cardinal
has been and Is admired not merely because
he is man of deep thought and wide learn
ing, but also for the reason that he has by
his many noble efforts in their behalf en-
deared himself to the less wealthy classes,
for whose advancement ne mas so loyalty
and so effectively labored.
Cardinal Gibbons, Los Angeles Is proud to
receive and honor you. she trusts that your
stay may be prolonged beyond the period
now announced but if this may not be, we
hope that YOU will upon some other and ear
ly occasion linger among your friends and
well-wishers in southern California.
Whatever we can do to make your stay
agreeable it will be our pleasure to accom-
plish.
The address of the Mayor was fol-
lowed by music from the band, after
which the Hon. K. f. Del Vale was
introduced to the audience. His ad-
dress was principally complimentary
| to the Cardinal. In the course Of it
he stated that the people honored him
as one of the dignitaries of the Cath
olic Church whose great wisdom had
raised him to the high position he
now occupied. He ho ed that the
Cardinal would renew his visit at an
early day and concluded by saying
that his services as wise and able
counselor had endeared him to his
followers.
Appropriate music was then dis
coursed by the band, at the conclusion
of which Mr.. Burke introduced Hon.
S. NJ. White, who delivered brief
address in which he dwelt mainly
upon the achievements OF the Catholic
church, and stated that the people
we're there for the purpose OF accord
ing His Eminence warm reception
regardless of anything pertaining to
prejudice. At the conclusion OF Mr..
Whites grafton more music was rem
dered by the band. after which the
Cardinal was introduced to the audi
ence and was received with great ap-
plause.
THE CARDINALS SPEECH.
He made an eloquent speech in re-
sponse, in the course OF which he
said:
although am rather fatigued by the ar
durous trials of journeying, yet am not in
sensible to the warm welcome l have re-
ceived tonight.
States my heart has rejoiced by the visible
progress which have noticed, especially III
| In the large cities of Chicago. New York and
| last of all San Francisco. If the progress OF
| the infant is SO great what Will II amount To
when it grows to MANHOOD!
In all my travels in the United states
have been received every where by the
stars and stripes which now adorn this hall
| Applause
| of Los Angeles, but what have seen OF i
| in my limited experience far surpasses al
my preconceived ideas of it. But, ladies
| and gentlemen, your wealth does not con
| sist alone of richness of soil and salubr1ou.
climate, but results more directly from YOU
intelligence, your integrity and the cordlallty
which you extend to all newcomers, ana
am glad to observe that that spirit of mag
namity which is characteristic of the Amer
| lean people is found in Los Angeles.
There is no civilization without religion
| as they invariably go hand in hand" (Tht
| Cardinal here paid glowing tribute to th'
constitution of the United States, sayinf
that it had stood the test OF 100 years, ane
| although it had at times been formidably au
tagonized, yet it had always come out vieto
| riOus). - "l
At the conclusion OF the Cardinals
address, the reception became infor.
NAL, all the persons upon the stage
grasping his hand warmly, and the
audience crowded upon the stage fol
the same purpose.
The Misunderstanding continued up tc
q late hour, when the immense assem-
blage dispersed, and the Cardinal was
driven to his rooms at Father Myers
No special programme has been ar
ranged for to-day, but the order of the
exercises will be as follows: At
AM. the Cardinal will celebrate Mass
at the Cathedral, after which he viii
take a drive through the city.
In the afternoon at 3 O'Clock the
students of St. Nincent's College will
tender him reception at the Opera
House, in which drama rendered by
them and a speech of welcome will
form conspicuous parts.
No arrangements have been made
as yet for the evening exercises.